White-flanked sunbird
The white-flanked sunbird (Aethopyga eximia) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.
| White-flanked sunbird | |
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| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Aethopyga |
| Species: | A. eximia |
| Binomial name | |
| Aethopyga eximia (Horsfield, 1821) | |
Taxonomy
The white-flanked sunbird was formally described by Thomas Horsfield in 1821.
Distribution and habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Aethopyga eximia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22718084A94565956. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22718084A94565956.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
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